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Word of the Day - Ching (Ka-Ching)

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ching

Pronunciation: /tʃɪŋ/noun
An abrupt high-pitched ringing sound, typically one made by a cash register.

Origin
Imitative.

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Make your money when it's sunny.
A cloudy day can chase off the money.
Even then, have a bright disposition.
Ching, ka-ching. Complete your mission.

[When was the last time you actually heard much sound from today's electronic cash registers. Sometimes a tepid bell chime, but often nothing more than the scrape of a worn cash drawer.]

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